ABOUT

Black cardamom scientifically known as Amomum subulatum is a very popular spice in India and other Asian cuisines and is derived from the seed pods of the black cardamom plant, which is one of the many species in the Zingiberaceae family.
Black cardamom is a popular Indian spice, called badielaichi or kali elaichi, that is used in many of the cuisine’s signature dishes. It is in the form of seed pods, which are dark brown to black in color and take on a smokeyflavor due to the way they are dried. Cardamom is used for its bold and assertive taste and is the world’s third-most expensive spice, surpassed in price per weight only by vanilla and saffron. Both the pods and the seeds are used in cooking and available year-round.cardamom is used to treat digestive issues as well as the symptoms of a cold. Studies have shown cardamom to have anti-inflammatory properties
Large Cardamom is cultivated in the Sub-Himalayan region of North Eastern India,Nepal and Bhutan.
It has been tagged as the ‘Queen of spices’ and widely used in savoury dishes and is known for its intense flavour. Besides that, it is packed with many important nutrients essential for your body. In addition to the fact that it adds a sweet taste and unique character to your dishe.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS (100 G OF EDIBLE PORTION)

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Consuming black cardamom can be of great help to people suffering from asthma, congestion or other respiratory problems.
• Regular intake of black cardamom helps in maintaining a healthy heart as it reduces the probability of blood clot and also helps to keep a check on our blood pressure.
• The spice also acts as a shield by protecting us from heatstroke in summers.
• Black cardamom is rich in anti-bacterial properties and is a good antioxidant.
• It is also rich in Vitamin C and thus it keeps our system free from toxic materials and improves blood circulation.
• It helps in preventing scalp infection and provides proper nourishment to the hair due to its anti-oxidative properties.